Debate: Va y Ven Buses Are Wonderful, and in the Red
A political debate over public transportation in Mérida is a personal issue for Charlie Lopez, who says Va y Ven buses have been life-changing
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New exhibit ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ arrives at Museo de la Luz, Mérida’s light-themed museum
“Dialogue in the Dark” at Mérida’s Museo de la Luz is more than an exhibit; it is a movement to promote inclusion and empathy for the visually impaired. The experience has traveled to more than 130 cities in 35 countries and has been experienced by millions. The one-hour experience is designed to be an invisible…
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Merry-go-round for wheelchairs and a new dinosaur park are nearly ready in Progreso
Yucatán’s top port city is installing a new carousel ride on its boardwalk, but this time it’s designed to be more inclusive. The merry-go-round has been designed with a ramp and places for wheelchairs, said Progreso Mayor Julián Zacarías Curi. “Now on the traditional malecón, we will have a new carousel for people with disabilities…
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Progreso becomes Yucatán’s first disability-inclusive beach
Five floating wheelchairs and a set of movable rubber ramps are among the new amenities now available to disabled visitors who would like to enjoy the beach in Progreso.
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New report paints grim picture for people with disabilities in Yucatán
A new report reveals that in Yucatán 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed.
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UberASSIST comes to Mérida to serve seniors, disabled passengers
Seniors and disabled passengers can now summon a car and driver that takes their particular needs in mind.
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Fines for not respecting an ‘inclusive Yucatán’
For the able-bodied driver who hogs a “handicapped” parking spot? A 1,200-peso fine.
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Tourism program teaches ways to reach the hearing impaired
The tourism industry in Yucatán is showing signs of being more welcoming to tourists who are hearing impaired.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now